I decided to give this place a try since I had never been before, and I'm glad I did! You have to place your order before seating. The ambiance is wonderful, with Mexican music playing in the background and beautiful Mexican aesthetic. I loved the overall atmosphere! The staff is incredibly polite, welcoming, and attentive. I ordered the café de olla, which came with galletas, along with the taco de mole with pork, and the quesadilla de lengua en salsa verde. Everything was so delicious! The tortillas are also homemade, which makes everything taste even better. Heads up!!! - They only serve pozole on Thursdays and Sundays, and menudo on Saturdays. I will be coming back to try those next time! read more

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In Pilsen. If you are from Chicago, you know what time it is! I have been in search for a solid taco spot; boy did I find it! I find myself at odds because I know as soon as I leave this review then secret is over! Order: 3 steak tacos. Cilantro and onions, (only if you bout it like that.) Elote - regular. Can of coke. Place your order before you sit. They take cards. Parking will be a small challenge in the PM. Given buzzer. Sat at bar. Food came out hot not 5 minutes after placing order. So, these tacos are huge! Homemade shells. Taste delicious! No fatty parts on the meat. Good steak. The Elote was the juiciest Elote I have ever had in my life. You know when you bite into it and the water pops out, it hits your face. That kind of juicy. I spoke with one of the owners. They have been in business since 1997. It's a family affair and all we're present. For me, it was just the ambience of this place. The service was very nice. You felt welcomed at this place. The father of the owner was incredibly helpful and friendly. This is the kind of place you wanna come and have a good meal then come back in the near future. I was pleasantly surprised as there are thousands of places serving tacos in Chicago. You don't know what you're gonna get until you try it. Well, I tried Rubi's and I will be back! read more

I stumbled upon Ruby's Tacos during my stay in Pilsen, and I'm so happy I found this spot! You order at the counter first, then sit wherever there's an open table. I ordered the torta al pastor with a jamaica passion fruit drink, and my friend got the asada taco. Everything tasted so authentic and homemade. The handmade tortillas were SO good! You can really tell they're made fresh, and they made the food that much better. My torta was packed with flavor, and every bite was delicious. My favorite part was definitely the salsa fridge. You can grab whichever salsas you want and try as many as you'd like. I love spicy food, so I had the best time trying all of them. Every salsa had so much flavor, and the spice was exactly what I was hoping for. The service was also amazing. Everyone was so nice, and the food came out pretty quickly. I also loved the ambiance and decorations; it felt cozy, welcoming, and added to the whole experience. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food in Pilsen, I definitely recommend checking this place out. read more

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Great service and friendly staff. Even with a line, the food comes out quick. Very fresh and tasty homemade tortillas. I would love the quesadillas even more if the huitlacoche y flor de calabaza had less water. The tortillas become soft from the liquid. Cute decor and some picnic tables to sit at. read more

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This place has some of the best guacamole I have ever had. The restaurant is bright colorful and lively and busy. There was a bit of a wait to get a seat, so I decided to order carryout instead. The wait for my order was about 20 minutes which wasn't bad. I also had two steak tacos which I devoured before I remembered to take a picture but they were flavorful and authentic. I also really enjoyed the tortillas for the tacos which had an unusual texture that I really enjoyed. I will definitely stop here again when I'm in the area! read more

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Great service. Friendly people working here. Seems to be mostly family. Food was fresh and homemade. Recommendations EVERYTHING!! read more

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Yum, big tacos, great salsas, freshly made tortillas - clean interior, nice staff fair prices for the amount of food you get! Order at the counter and seat yourself. read more

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The restaurant is super packed and expect to wait in a long line. Seating is limited, and table is to share with others. They have a small fridge with all their salsas for you to grab to your liking. First you walk in when is your turn then you order and then you sit down where is available. We had the Al pastor tacos and asada tacos. Tortillas are great nice and soft very tasty. Al pastor taco was just ok, nothing special. The asada taco was well seasoned and cook just right. The Mexican street corn however was delicious. The salsas were good and not as spicy. Overall the place is a bit hype and food is just average. read more

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Rubi's has a beautiful interior, large portions, and fresh, delicious food. The restaurant is fairly small with around 6 long tables and a large front window that opens when it's nice out. I ordered the al pastor taco and beef tongue quesadilla. I recommend the quesadillas--the cheese is worth the extra dollar. Their tortillas were super soft, thick, and large! I think it was the best part of the tacos. The al pastor was pretty average but the beef tongue came in the largest pieces I've ever had. They don't skimp on the meat. Also, they don't lie, the salsas are pretty spicy but they taste very good. The manager or owner came around a few times to ask how the food was and how we were doing which was super nice. I recommend trying if you're near Rubi's. read more

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The tacos are huge! The guac is delicious. They also have some homemade sauces that are very tasty and unique. The servers are also so friendly and the space itself is clean and colorful. Great casual spot in Pilsen. Go visit!! read more

Rubi's - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I met a few friends at Rubi's on a busy Saturday afternoon. We arrived before noon, so we were lucky to find a table upon entry. The restaurant was bustling, but it was surprisingly cozy and intimate. It was a tight fit to get in and out trying to order, but we made it work. Given the limited space it would probably be better if there was at least one waitress on staff. It'd be much easier for her to take order versus patrons walking around constantly. I ordered the carne asada and chicken tinga tacos. The tacos were flavorful. The meat was succulent and well proportioned. My friends had the al pastor and lengua tacos, elote, quesadillas, rice, chips & guacamole. There were six people in my group and everyone loved the food. We all enjoyed ourselves immensely. We ended up leaving and heading to Pilsen Yards because it was crowded, and we knew we were holding up the table. I'd visit Rubi's again if the opportunity presented itself, and it wasn't too crowded. read more

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First time trying Rubi's and it did not disappoint! It's hard to find huitlacoche on menus in the U.S. so I always order it when I do! Next time I think I would pick a quesadilla over a taco because I think would be even better with cheese. The handmade tortilla was very tasty (even though I do prefer a thinner corn tortilla generally). Tacos dorados de papa had a good amount of spice but I still needed to eat them with salsa since they don't include crema. Will definitely come here again next time I'm in Pilsen! read more

Rubi's - Huitlacoche Taco & Spicy Tacos Dorados de Papa - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Signs everywhere: they DO NOT put cheese or sour cream on the tacos. You order you food before you sit. They give you a buzzer for when your food is ready. They have about 7 tables and a few bar sits. There's an area where you go collect whatever sauces you want along with making etc. The guacamole taste fresh. We ordered grilled peppers and they have serrano peppers not jalapeno like other restaurants. Those things are spicy. Cut 1 up to add to guacamole. Made it just right for me. They do not hold back when it comes to filling the tacos with whatever protein you pick. I got 2 tacos,1 steak and 1 chicken. But 1 taco was more than enough for me. The tortillas are hand made so maybe thicker than many are used to. The steak taco was divine. Steak was tender and flavorful. The chicken is chicken tinga. I'm really not a fan of tinga but wanted to try it anyway. The flavor was good but I don't like tinga. read more

Rubi's - Guacamole and chips - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is a nice authentic taco spot located on the west side.. You can park in the street. The staff were friendly and welcoming. You place your order and you sit down, but pick up your food when it's ready. It's affordable. The decor is nice. It's a quick grab and go place. There's limited seating and it can get crowded depending on the day and time. They close super early. A few hours before closing, they run out of some of the items like guacamole or rice and beans. Definitely recommend that you try but be mindful of the time of day that you try this place and the day of the week to get a better selection of variety. read more

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We had to wait 25m for our order, felt like everyone that came after us (and potentially ordered online) got priority. The tacos are $6 a pop, which is a lot, but account for them being twice the size of usual ones in Pilsen area. The true power of Rubi's is in the tortillas. Very flavorful and surprisingly strong for the contents they hold. I had the asada, longanisa, pollo asado, and carne asada. Safe to say that was too big of an order. The meats were all right. Tasty but nothing that immediately stood out. Tried some of the elote as well, which was tasty. A bit more difficult to eat directly on the cob versus how other places serve it. The guacamole was very creamy, could use a bit more garlic/salt (ofcourse that's personal). Good to note is that Rubi's closes quite early. They're open 5 days a week, for 5 hours (11:00-6:00 at the time of writing). All in all fun spot to check out once, but a bit overhyped. read more

Visited friends in Chicago this past weekend and was told to check out Rubi's for their tacos. As someone from San Diego, I was curious how good the Mexican food in Chicago could be. I ordered chicken tinga tacos and my friend got an elote and we also shared chips and guac. I loved the handmade corn tortillas. They were very fluffy and flavorful. The chicken tinga was okay but has a sweet/spicy flavor that wasn't what I was expecting. I also wish they had more basic street tacos (grilled chicken, cilantro and onion). The guacamole was amazing packed with flavor and a little heat. read more

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Delicious homemade tortillas and chips. Steak, mushroom and all pastor tacos were amazing . Such great flavor. Elote was also so good! Local establishment with nothing fancy but outstanding food! read more

Rubi's - Steak tacos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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When I'm in Pilsen or Little Village I have my go to spot and I never stray from it. My wife and kids were with me on this trip and they wanted to try something new. Full honesty, I had never heard of Rubi's and didn't know how much of a destination this place was for people. That being said, I was blown away by the food and service. There was a line, but it moved along. Tacos were incredible! The Chicharron tacos were some of the best I had. My wife loved the pozole. Elote was incredible. The house made tortillas really made the tacos. I really need to get back soon to try some of the other tacos on the menu. Looks like I might have a new favorite taco spot!! read more

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The hype is real about this place. The tacos are outstanding! I enjoyed the variety of fresh in-house made hot sauces to choose from. The fresh tortillas made in house also are an excellent touch. The staff was patient and friendly with us. I came in with relatives from abroad who had a lot of questions. Staff members were helpful in answering all their questions and providing good recommendations. It's also really refreshing to see the owner out there talking to customers, clearing tables himself even though he has staff to do this. You can tell how much pride and love he has for his restaurant. read more

Genuinely crazy, good tacos, and by far the best I've had since Mexico City. Like sure they are a little pricier than other places on 18th St, but the tortillas are the best I've had in my life and homemade right in front of you. I got the steak quesadilla and the asada taco. I already want to go back and try the Elote, but the quesadilla was definitely the way to go. The cheese is so good and they absolutely loaded with meat. It's in order at the counter place, but they have a decent amount of seating if you go at an off time. The service was so friendly and kind and I loved ittttt!! Gotta go back! read more

Rubi's - Taco asada and steak quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My son has flag football not too far from here, so we decided to stop after we were done. I know Rubi's has a lot of acclaim and has been featured on a number of shows. I wanted to see if it was worth the hype. We got there a little after noon on a Saturday and there was a long line, but it moved pretty quickly. You order first and then find a seat. Seating is communal so you have several large tables and counter seating. There were a few tables set up along the sidewalk out front. We ordered some asada tacos, some Al pastor tacos, a asada quesadillas, and some elote. All the tortillas are handmade. The tacos were a little pricey but they were stuffed to the brim with meat. The elote was some of the best I've had in the city. They had some pretty unique salsas that were all flavorful and had packed with good heat. read more

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This place is clean as a whistle! You can see your food being made. I met the owner and he was very sweet! The guy at the counter had good customer service too. I ordered steak tacos. Delicious steak tacos made with homemade corn tortillas. Now the steak isn't super tender but personally I like a little pull on my steak in my tacos. They don't serve gringo tacos no cheese or sour cream available but you can get the standard basic onion and cilantro and you can add lettuce and tomato to your taco. They have a really good green salsa and red salsa. Come with also give you limes. Great lemonades and guacamole too! Highly recommend!!!! read more

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This is one of my favorite places to get tacos in Chicago. There is usually a bit of a wait on weekends so be prepared it is well worth it!! The salsas are incredible and the handmade tortillas are too. You can just tell that everyone working here cares about the restaurant and the food they create so much, it is all great quality. read more

Rubi's - Tacos, guacamole, quesadillas - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I visited this restaurant today and spent a good amount of money on my order. Unfortunately, when I got home, I realized an item was missing. I called the restaurant, and the person I spoke with initially sounded surprised, almost as if I was making the situation up. I was even asked if I had placed the order in person. After checking, they finally realized that the food had actually been prepared but was never put into my bag. So, the mistake was clearly on their end. I was then asked to drive back to the restaurant, even though I was already 10-15 minutes away. What really disappointed me was the lack of customer service afterward. There was no offer of compensation, no gesture of goodwill, and not even a simple question like, "Can we offer you a drink, chips and guacamole, or something for the inconvenience?" I understand that mistakes happen. What matters is how a business handles those mistakes. I had to spend additional time and gas correcting an error that wasn't mine, and there was no effort made to make the situation right. read more

I've loved the Chicago Mexican food scene (especially in Pilsen) since I started coming here in the 1970's! Living for over thirty years in Los Angeles, which is the Motherland (except for Mexico itself) of this cuisine, I found Chicago to be a close second. Pilsen is definitely Chicago's East L.A.! With that opening paragraph being said, my revival in the Mexican food scene here in Chicago started with La Chaparrita in 2001; everything changed for me then. I remember Rubi's as a simple taco stand which is now an up and thriving restaurant. Their menu has expanded in leaps and bounds, but I still go for their tacos. They are big; I'll call them "Six Biters", compared to La Chaparrita "Three Biters". And, Rubi's tacos are delicious. I had two Mole Rojo con Puerco tacos with their savory hot sauce. Add a Ginger Ale (which I rarely have) to this lunch and I was one happy camper! read more

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Wow can't believe it took me so long to find this place! The food was amazing, I had to get extra tortillas to go. Just be advised that at peak times you will wait in line for 20-30 minutes and another 30 for your food to come out. read more

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This place is all over TikTok now but it's definitely a cool spot to try out. Had guidado and al pastor tacos. Quality tacos on their homemade tortillas. Will have to go back and try some of the others. read more

I generally don't have good experiences with restaurants that have been splashed all over social media. The food is usually mediocre if you're lucky and the experience can be hellish. I try to avoid them at all costs. I only ended up at Rubi's because the kickass birria place a few doors down was closed for vacation. The tacos really were outstanding. The lengua was tender and tasty and the the asada may be the best I've had. The meat was charred and smoky and all-around excellent. The mole taco was also delicious and rich. A little bit too rich maybe, but that doesn't take away from how good it was. The whole experience, taken in its entirety, was a true PIA. The line was long and other customers (read:TikTok slaves) kept pushing and jostling to take just the perfect selfie and other photos to prove they really were there. It didn't matter if you were standing in line, if you were in the way of their desired photo - duck! The service was just fine and even though the food lives up to the hype, the place is loud and crowded and some of the customers are major pains. Come back for the food when the hype dies down. read more

Rubi's - Campechano asada/lengua - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We recently tried out the tacos at Rubi's, which has its roots as a Maxwell Street vendor but is now a storefront on 18th Street in Pilsen. It has a colorful interior with communal seating for diners. Order your food at the counter, and you are handed a buzzer that will go off once your order is ready. The food comes out fairly quickly, and the service seemed fine overall. There was always someone coming down the aisles to pick up garbage and so forth. At first we were taken aback by the prices of the tacos (6 bucks for one taco - yikes!). But we were just getting a snack, and of course we heard good things about the tacos. I really liked the pork taco with red mole sauce, it was a bit zingy but very flavorful. The "beef stew" taco was just OK, with enormous chunks of beef though I do not recall if it had much potato if any. My lovely wife liked her asada taco. I must say that the tacos are generously filled with ingredients, and the tortillas are homemade and seemed thicker than average to hold all the toppings together. read more

This place reminds me of my grandma's house and my grandma's cooking. The ingredients are all super fresh, I love that it's family-owned. The place is just so refreshing and welcoming. My favorite go to here is the quesadillas, but the tacos are also great. They're bigger than most taco spots, so you don't need as many to feel full. They have a good selection of aguas frescas and of course, they have Mexican Coke. You'll also find a great assortment of salsas. Something for everyone - habanero, molcajete, verde, cacahuate, and more. Be prepared to wait in line, have your order ready and hopefully it won't be so crowded so you can find a seat! read more

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YES! I highly recommend this restaurant! I personally love places where you can order right away, pick up your food, and just enjoy your meal without constant interruptions. No waiting 10 minutes for a check or asking to split the bill, this is a sit-down and EAT kind of place, and I'm all for it. I absolutely loved the carne asada torta and the Jamaica drink, I had the guava flavor and it was perfect. My friend had the lemonade and loved it too. My only complaint is about the salsas. I didn't see any sanitation happening after a table used a salsa bottle, and I've been to spots where the tips are cleaned immediately. Also, the bottles weren't clearly labeled, which made it hard to tell what was what. Still, overall a fantastic experience. Quick, flavorful, and no-frills in the best way. read more

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What a great spot! The vibes and inside is so nice and welcoming. They have open seating and you order at the front. Their menu has something for everyone, with tacos, quesadillas, tortas, and so much more to choose from. They also have a special brunch menu on the weekends. Their tacos are huge and filled to the brim with your topping of choice. The tacos themselves are freshly made and so flavorful. Definitely recommend trying them and I would love to come back and try other items. read more

Soooooo good. Simple walk up restaurant with windows open to enjoy the last warm weather of the year. Quaint but perfect for an afternoon taco stop Friday before rush hour. Cute decor that is simple and gets the job done. I had the asada taco and tinga de pollo taco. My daughter ordered the queso quesadilla. I enjoyed my bites of her quesadilla trying to convince a toddler to try the food I gladly paid for. When I tell you these two tacos was more than enough food. It's worth the price. Meaty! And the homemade tortillas didn't drop one bit of the meat, fully saturated with juicy flavor and yes I added the green sauce. This is now my favorite taco spot in all of Chicago. The LA Dodgers fan who might be the owner or manager took great care of us and made sure we had everything we needed including providing instructions for how to order and clean up the table when we were done. I enjoy the low overhead. Definitely will be back and sending everyone I know to check it out too! read more

Rubi's - The facts. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great tacos. A littler more than regular tacos but worth it for the flavor and the amount of food. Great service. Definitely check them out if your in pilsen read more

Rubi's carne asada torta has to be the best torta I've ever had. Full of flavor! Fantastic service with a great ambiance. It's shared seating and although the restaurant was packed, we were still able to find seating. Definitely going back soon! read more

Rubi's - Carne asada torta - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Had the asada tacos 3.9/5 great flavor onion and cilantro fresh. Habanero sauce was the best. I would return. Chips, guacamole, beans, and rice could use work. Overall would return. read more

Rubi's - Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Good tacos! And the sauces in the fridge were very good. The line moved slowly and we weren't able to grab a table while a friend was in line ordering. read more

Rubi's - Pollo tacos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My family and I stopped in after church because it came highly recommended by a friend. We got chicken and steak tortas, tacos, and rice, and it was just ok imo. I had the breaded chicken torta, there was more veggies than chicken on it so I ate mainly bread. My sister enjoyed her chicken tacos and my niece liked her steak tacos. The rice was a little bland and very soft. The space is intimate so prepare for a little wait for a table or grab to go. The staff were friendly and quick with service. Oh, and 1 taco was like $6. read more

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Awesome taco joint in pilsen with colorful decor and first come first serve seating. Tacos will run you ~$6, each order comes with one but they are fairly large. Probably one of the few places you can find huitlacoche so definitely try it out. read more

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I've been wanting to come to Rubis for a very long time. If it wasn't for covid they'd probably still be at the Maxwell Street Market. But they were forced to shut down and had to sell their tacos from their backyard for awhile. They were finally blessed with this current location and it appears they have had some great success. The staff he is gray. Very friendly and welcoming. They treat you like if you were visiting inside their home. The prices for their tacos on definitely a little on the high side but we'll worth it. They use quality ingredients and the tacos themselves are very filling. My wife ordered their Campechano taco with carne Asada and chicharron. I thought the meats would be mixed but it was basically half carne Asada and half chicharron. It was a very delicious taco. I've always wanted to try Huitlacoche and decided to order a taco here with their homemade blue corn tortilla. It was definitely different, something I've never tried before but loved every bite. A really beautiful looking taco. I also ordered an Al Pastor taco which came with pineapple and it was also delicious. The al pastor meat had a lot of flavor and was very tender. What really made these tacos stand out thought was their handmade tortillas. It really adds depth when made right. Can't wait to come back! read more

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